6 Portraits of Residents Hoarding Food After 2 Cases of Corona Virus Patients in Depok, Palace Urges to Stay Calm

Kapanlagi.com - President Jokowi has just stated that there are 2 suspected Corona virus patients in Indonesia, and both suspects are currently in Depok. As a result, many people immediately hoarded food supplies.

As a result, several shopping centers suddenly became crowded and filled with people hoarding food. What does it look like?

1. Massive Shopping

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Queues do appear in several shopping centers. Some malls in Jakarta are filled with people who want to shop in large quantities.

They are being cautious by stocking up on food at home, so they don't have to leave the house if there are any changes related to the Corona virus.

2. Stocking Up on Food

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They are stocking up on food ingredients and ready-to-eat meals, as well as canned foods like sardines. Some people even fill their carts with food.

3. Stocking Up on Masks

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Not only food, but some of these visitors also buy masks for going out. In addition, there are also those who buy hand sanitizers to keep their hands clean from germs.

4. Government Follow-up

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After the government announced the first case of the coronavirus in Indonesia, the Presidential Palace, through Deputy V of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) Jaleswari Pramodhawardani, urged the public to remain calm.

They ensured that the government has taken follow-up actions regarding this situation.

5. Under Government Control

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"The public is starting to panic. I believe everything is under the government's control. The public should remain calm and not panic," said Jaleswari at the National Library, Central Jakarta, on Monday (2/3/2020).

6. Maintain Cleanliness

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She asked the public to be more cautious in maintaining cleanliness and their physical condition.

"Continue with your daily activities while practicing the healthy community movement. For example, wash your hands as often as possible, wear masks, and so on. It is important to be reminded of these," she concluded.

(kpl/frs)